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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 211.43, 292.06 and 170.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 211.43, 292.06 and 170.15 is: 235.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    211.43 : 292.06 = 170.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    211.43/292.06 = 170.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    211.43x = 292.06 × 170.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    211.43x = 49,693.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 49,693.13/211.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.03

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